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Three months after Levi Jones left his post as Penske Entertainment’s Indy NXT director, the company has found his replacement by reaching back to one of its CART IndyCar Series crew chiefs. Richar…
Richard Buck has been appointed as the new director of Indy NXT, replacing Levi Jones after three months. Buck, a former Penske Racing crew chief in CART IndyCar Series and managing director of NASCAR’s Cup Series in the 2010s, expressed his excitement for the opportunity. His extensive motorsports experience makes him a great fit for leading the development series. Buck’s first day on the job is scheduled for January 6, with the inaugural race of NXT’s 14-race calendar set for March 2 in St. Petersburg. IndyCar president Jay Frye praised Buck’s appointment, highlighting the competitive nature and promising future of Indy NXT by Firestone.
